Lead BESS Engineer

Field Energy; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as the Lead BESS Engineer, where you'll drive the design and selection of innovative battery systems for large-scale energy storage projects. Collaborate with a diverse team passionate about renewable energy, and engage in exciting challenges that shape the future of energy infrastructure. This role offers the opportunity to work on cutting-edge technology while supporting the growth of a global BESS portfolio. With a commitment to employee development and a vibrant work culture, this is your chance to make a significant impact in the clean energy sector.

Benefits

Up to 10% Company-wide bonus

£2,000 per year for professional development

Private medical cover with Bupa

Company Pension with 8% Contribution

Enhanced parental leave

Fun co-working office space

1 month work from anywhere

1 day green leave

Free lunch once a week

Mental health benefits

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in the energy industry, preferably in energy equipment manufacturing.
• Deep understanding of battery technologies and power systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and selection of battery systems for energy storage projects.
• Engage with suppliers and support construction teams for commissioning.

Skills

Engineering or Physical Science Degree

Battery Management Systems

Inverters

HV and MV Electrical Power Systems

Power System Design or Modelling

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Curiosity about Energy Storage

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Master's Degree in a related field

Job description

Lead BESS Engineer

Department: Construction & Asset Operations

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: UK - Remote

Reporting To: Damian Jackman

Description

A bit about Field

Field is an international developer, owner, operator, of renewable infrastructure. Our Founder and CEO is a successful entrepreneur who previously co-founded a green energy supplier. We have robust pipelines of BESS projects across the UK, Italy, Spain, and Germany - and strong financial backing. Our most recent fundraise was a £200 million investment from DIF Capital Partners (now CVC DIF). This will support our mission to grow internationally, and ultimately to build and develop a robust global BESS portfolio.

We are an eclectic team with varied backgrounds. Our team has experience scaling billion dollar tech start-ups and building energy companies, as well as deep specialisms in energy markets. You will learn from and work with a bunch of fun, curious, and entrepreneurial people who really want to make an impact. Together, we will show that batteries are a totally viable part of our energy infrastructure - now, not in some distant future. We have ambitious plans to become the defining new clean energy player in Europe over the next few years, gradually expanding beyond batteries into new asset types.

Your Mission

As Lead BESS engineer you’ll be responsible for leading the design and selection of battery systems that will be built across Field’s portfolio of multi-GWh duration energy storage projects in the UK, Spain, Italy and Germany.

This will require you to keep abreast of technological developments in battery cell design and development and implications for battery container design and power conversion equipment.

It will also involve some travel to manufacturing sites and industry conferences to witness tests, engage at a deeper level on specific project issues and maintain relationships with technical and commercial counterparts.

This role will encompass the full battery lifecycle and mean you will also be working closely with the development, construction and operations teams to support their roles in site outline design, noise assessments, interface management with BOP contractors as well as supporting ongoing asset management to keep our batteries running at peak performance.

Key Responsibilities

What you’ll be doing

This is a broad and varied role that would suit someone with an engineering (preferably electrical) or physical science background who is curious, has an entrepreneurial mindset and wants to work with rapidly evolving technology. Key responsibilities include:

• Developing conceptual designs for new battery storage systems; short-duration, long-duration and those with more advanced capabilities such as inertia, short-circuit and blackstart services.
• Supporting the tender evaluations for new battery systems
• Assisting the construction team with monitoring the quality of commissioning of new battery sites, including visiting of BESS suppliers for Factory Acceptance Tests
• Leading engagement with BESS suppliers to anticipate new battery designs that will affect how we plan and develop new sites
• Supporting the legal and contractual teams with technical expertise to understand the key contractual risks and avoid contractual disputes
• Developing our in-house approach to long-term battery management to minimise operational risks and optimise battery health

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

A bit about you

• You like the technical detail and are not afraid to get your teeth in to solving new problems with new technology
• You’re an open, clear communicator who enjoys working collaboratively - there are no ‘lone wolves’ at Field, we’re all in this together
• You’re very organised - you’ll be spinning a few plates at once, so you’ll need to have tried and tested methods for keeping on top of a varied workload at your fingertips
• You’re enthusiastic, curious and knowledgeable about the energy storage industry

The skills you’ll need

• An engineering or physical science degree with at least 6 years’ experience in the energy industry, preferably with experience at an energy equipment manufacturer, energy asset owner or energy design consultancy
• A deep understanding of at least one of the following technologies:
  • Inverters
  • Battery cells and Battery Management Systems
  • HV and MV Electrical power systems
• Experience with power system design or modelling is highly desirable
• Able to communicate complex concepts to non-technical colleagues
• Able to communicate effectively with contractors and suppliers from around the world. Mandarin language experience is highly desirable
• Willingness to occasionally travel to sites in the UK, Germany, Italy and Spain and battery equipment suppliers in Europe and China

Benefits

We’re offering a competitive compensation package, including participation in our growth share scheme which rewards all employees for the growth of the business.

Other benefits include

• Up to 10% Company wide bonus based on company performance
• £2,000 per year to spend on your professional development
• Private medical cover with Bupa from day one with the option to add family members.
• Company Pension with 8% Contribution
• Enhanced parental leave, for all new parents:
  • 6 months fully paid primary carer leave
  • 3 months fully paid secondary carer leave
  • 10 days fully paid leave for fertility treatment
• Fun co-working office space in Shoreditch, London
• 1 month work from anywhere, for those with a travel bug
• 1 day green leave to do something good for the environment
• free lunch once a week - a great way to get to know people in the wider team
• dog friendly office, feel free to bring your pooch along
• Spill: our mental health benefit allowing every Fielder access to equal and unrestricted therapy and resources
• Regular, optional team socials designed to be inclusive for everyone (not just the pub goers!)
• Birthday carbon offset: a gift from Field to the world to celebrate your birthday